At a Glance
Median Income
$39,643
$13,608 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
Zillow: $334,957
Median Rent
$1,639/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
49.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
22.1% smoking rate
How Goldsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goldsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goldsboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goldsboro residents earn a median household income of $39,643 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,608. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goldsboro is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,957. Median rent is $1,639/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.9% of adults in Goldsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
49.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goldsboro has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population259
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born23.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,643
Per Capita$13,608
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
B+
Home Value$204,200
Rent$1,639
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$334,957
Housing Units95
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+49.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Goldsboro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
23.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.